Folk & Morris dancing
Join in caller-led ceilidh and barn dances, or dance Morris with bells and sticks.
Folk & Morris dancing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to have more fun
- You want to have adventures
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
Folk & Morris dancingAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$10The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$120About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Go to a ceilidh where a caller walks everyone through each dance before the band strikes up.
2 hours or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does folk & Morris dancing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does folk & Morris dancing take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Where do people do folk & Morris dancing?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is folk & Morris dancing good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Go to a ceilidh where a caller walks everyone through each dance before the band strikes up.
Do I need other people for folk & Morris dancing?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.